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Gears of War Goes Gold

Emergence Day is nearly here, and it looks like it'll be right on schedule now that we've received official word from Microsoft that Gears of War is gold and ready for duplication. To mark this momentous event, Microsoft has released a brand new Gears of War HD trailer on Xbox Live. This short clip shows off the gorgeous graphics of the game and gives you a hint of just how large your opposition can get, all to the mellow tunes of the Gary Jules' cover of Mad World by Tears for Fears. Gears of War is due in stores everywhere on November 12.

The second the clock turns to 12:01 a.m. on the 12th, Microsoft will kick off 24 hours of special Gears of War events. There will be hourly sweepstakes drawings and giveaways featuring prizes such as a Samsung HT-P29 Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound System. Xbox Live subscribers will be able to download an exclusive, free Gears of War Gamer Pic which will be available for one day only. The band Megadeth and Cliff Bleszinski himself will be online for Game with Fame sessions. An MTV Gears of War: The Road to Launch Sneak Preview video will also be available along with other special video content.

There will also be a 24-Hour Leaderboard Tournament where the winner will receive a Gears of War-branded guitar and an automatic bye to the Global Gears of War Tournament scheduled for next year. Gears of War may very well be the most anticipated game for the Xbox 360 so far.